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M4.5 Depth: 158.8 km

M4.5 Earthquake near 49 km SE of Contamana, Peru (Peru)

UTC time: 2025-08-09 04:44:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near 49 km SE of Contamana, Peru (Peru) on August 9, 2025 at 04:44 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 159 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. Peru: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
158.8 km
UTC time
2025-08-09 04:44:09 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Peru
City
Loreto
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-7.59490, -74.65110
Temperature
24.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 158.8 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 158.8 km
Intermediate
158.8 km
158.8 km — deeper than the regional average (64.2 km)
Regional average: 64.2 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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